Summary
Sean Watkins is a seasoned web developer and technology leader with roots in building web applications since 1994 and a B.S. in Computer Science. He currently heads Library Technology Services at the University of Houston, guiding enterprise web and desktop support while shaping standards, workflows, and cross-departmental collaboration. Sean has deep hands-on experience with PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, REST and SOAP integrations, and a track record of delivering library-focused digital repositories and custom integrations like CONTENTdm and Drupal modules. He progressed from developer roles to lead and managerial positions, supervising teams and implementing Agile practices to modernize services and accessibility. Known for pragmatic problem-solving and institutional knowledge, he blends long-term platform stewardship with practical coding expertise. Based in Houston, he brings an uncommon mix of legacy-system know-how and contemporary web development leadership to academic libraries.
10 years of coding experience
17 years of employment as a software developer
Farmington Senior High School
Bachelor of Computer Science, Bachelor of Computer Science at Southeast Missouri State University